Department of Social Work and Communication Sciences Disorders

Theresa A. Clark, PhD, Chair Peg Turner, Administrative Assistant

SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM

Faculty

Theresa A. Clark, PhD, Associate Professor of Social Work and Department Chair Kristen Nugent, PhD, Associate Professor of Social Work Mary Beth Stebbins, MSW, Clinical Educator and Director of Field Education, Program Coordinator Elisabeth Nichols, EdD, Assistant Professor of Social Work

Mission Statement

The mission of the Longwood University undergraduate Social Work Program is to prepare generalist practitioners who have a foundation in social work knowledge, theory and research through a strong liberal arts based education; to prepare competent and effective generalist practitioners who become citizen leaders in their respective communities, while representing and empowering oppressed individuals, groups, and communities to improve the quality of life; to reduce the inequalities in society through the use of social justice strategies and effective practice; and to contribute to the knowledge base of practice, research, and theory regarding the needs of diverse populations served by professional social workers.

Goals

1. Provide strong liberal arts based education that incorporates coursework from the natural sciences, humanities, social sciences, and mathematics and computer sciences.

2. Provide guided field instruction experiences that promote the delivery of effective services to diverse populations.

3. Provide social work curricula that build on the knowledge and skills acquired in the liberal arts education and that focuses on research, knowledge, theories and skills that develop effective generalists’ social work practitioners.

4. Encourage understanding and respect for the person-in-environment conceptualization, diversity, inequalities and changing needs of a complex society and use this information to address social injustices.

5. Support faculty and student research and knowledge building to ensure excellence in learning and teaching.

6. Prepare students to be self-aware and accountable to themselves, the profession and the community by promoting social work ethics and values to include worth and dignity of the person, service, integrity, competence, importance of human relationships, and social justice.

Upon completion of the Social Work Program, social work students should be able to:

1. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with diverse constituencies.

2. Think critically and apply analytic skills in understanding current issues and in providing effective services to diverse clientele.

3. Use current technology to locate and disseminate information.

4. Understand the biological and psychosocial developmental stages of individuals.

5. Recognize the importance of diversity and its implications for effective social work practice.

6. Understand the core values that form the basis of the profession of Social Work to include service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence.

7. Integrate knowledge, skills and abilities to provide direct and indirect services in diverse practice settings.

8. Use information gained from continuous self-assessment to recognize when changes in behavior and practice are needed.

9. Enable faculty to engage in research, practice, and other knowledge building activities.

10. Synthesize and use various theoretical approaches in understanding the needs of clientele and in the provision of services to clientele at the micro, mid and macro levels of practice.

11. Conduct and understand the results of research projects and apply the information to practice settings of diverse sizes.

12. Present self in a professional manner.

13. Recognize the impact of oppression and discrimination on historically underrepresented populations.

14. Use knowledge and skills to reduce inequalities and injustices in society.

Admissions Process

Any student accepted to Longwood University may declare Social Work as a major. However, the student will be officially accepted to the Social Work Program at the conclusion of their sophomore year after established criteria have been met.

To be admitted to Longwood University Social Work Program, a student must:

1. Submit a completed application to the Social Work Program by the Friday before spring break of the sophomore year, or Friday before fall break once requirements are met.

2. Provide two professional references with one from a Longwood Social Work professor.

3. Complete 55 earned credit hours, which must include successful completion of ENG 150, SOWK 201. Completion of SOCL 101, PSYC 101, MATH 171 and BIOL 101 is strongly recommended within the 55 credit hours. Transfer students who meet the above criteria upon entering Longwood must complete one semester at Longwood and provide a reference from one of Longwood’s Social Work 317

professors. (A recommended course of study is included in the student handbook that students declaring Social Work as their major receive in their first advising session as a social work major.)

4. Have a 2.30 cumulative grade point average (which is the current GPA requirement to enter field instruction).

5. Earned no grade less than a C in any Social Work course. If a grade of C- or below is received in any social work course, the course must be retaken to receive a grade of C or above.

6. Student/Faculty with concerns may request a formal interview.

The Program in Social Work provides an undergraduate course of study of unique and personalized instruction accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, leading to the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Social Work. The curriculum prepares graduates for first-level professional social work practice as practitioners utilizing the generalist perspective. Program graduates frequently pursue advanced study in graduate schools and may be eligible for admission into advanced standing one-year MSW degree programs. They may utilize their professional credentials for careers as generalist-based, professional practitioners according to the standards of the National Association of Social Workers in such areas as:

Adoption Case Management Child Protection Child Welfare Mental Health Crisis Intervention Disaster Relief Domestic Violence Foster Care Gerontology Medical Social Work Homelessness Global Social Work Policy Advocacy Research Social Justice School-based Social Work Substance Abuse Addiction Community Planning

The faculty of the Social Work Program, reflecting the generalist orientation, provides an individualized focus on each student’s professional growth and development. Specifically, the Program faculty, using academic and practice courses as well as internships in human service agencies, work strategically with each student to develop proficiency in professional knowledge and skills.

Junior Field Instruction consists of an agency placement or field practicum concurrent with integrative course work and involves 180 hours of instruction in a field setting. A grade point average of 2.3 both in the major and overall is required for placement in a field instruction setting. Students transferring into the program later in their academic pursuits are afforded the opportunity to enter the accelerated 9 1/2-week summer program. Senior Field Instruction usually occurs during the last semester and consists of 500-600 hours (15 weeks, 40 hours per week) of field instruction in an agency setting. Only those students who are social work degree candidates may be admitted to the field practicum experiences. Enrollment in social work practice courses (SOWK 330, 425, and 430) is restricted to social work majors only! Practicum experiences are readily available throughout the state, and many students choose to live at home during this experience, thus saving money 318

and greatly enhancing their professional career entry. The Social Work Program, in compliance with CSWE accreditation standards, grants no academic credit for life experience and/or previous work experience in lieu of the field practicum or in lieu of courses in the professional foundation content areas.

SOCIAL WORK MAJOR, BA, BS DEGREE

A. General Education Core Requirement/38 credits

See General Education Requirements

B. Additional Requirements for BA Degree/6 credits

Additional Requirements for BS Degree/7 credits

See Degree Requirements

C. Major Requirements/71 credits

Core Courses/53 credits

SOWK 201 Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare/3 credits

SOWK 300 Social Problems and the Development of Social Policy/3 credits

SOWK 301 Human Behavior and the Social Environment I/3 credits

SOWK 302 Human Behavior and the Social Environment II/3 credits

SOWK 320 Introduction to Social Work Research/3 credits

SOWK 325 Human Diversity: Populations-at-Risk/3 credits

SOWK 330 Methods: Practice I Individuals and Families/4 credits

SOWK 392 Junior Field Instruction Internship/6 credits

SOWK 412 Leadership and Professional Development in Social Work/3 credits

SOWK 425 Methods: Practice II Social Work Practice with Groups/4 credits

SOWK 430 Methods: Practice III Communities and Organizations/4 credits

SOWK 492 Senior Field Instruction Internship/15 credits (one credit satisfies General Education Goal 14)

Social Work Electives/18 credits (select 6 from the following courses) SOWK 215 Global Social Work/3 credits SOWK 230 Social Work and Addiction/3 credits SOWK 250 Spirituality and Social Work/3 credits SOWK 305 Social Work with Older Americans/3 credits SOWK 337 Family and Children’s Services/3 credits SOWK 362 Social Work with Children/3 credits SOWK 490 Directed or Independent Study/1-18 credits SOWK 495 Special Topics: Selected Topics in Social Work/3 credits And any other courses from other disciplines that are approved by the academic advisor.

Students must earn no grade less than a C in any Social Work course. If a grade of C- or below is received in any social work course, the course must be retaken to receive a grade of C or above.

D. General Electives for BA Degree/5 credits

General Electives for BS Degree/4 credits

E. Total Credits Required for BA or BS in Social Work/120 credits

General Education Course* Writing Intensive Course WR Speaking Intensive Course SP

SOWK 201. Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare. This course introduces the broad range of human service professions designed to provide a wide variety of services to individuals, groups, the community, and the larger society. Further, this course is designed to introduce students seeking to become generalist social workers (entry-level practitioners) to the unique aspects of the social work profession. The historic development of social work and social welfare and the relationship to effective provision of intervention services, which are based on the profession’s knowledge, skills, and values are explored. 3 credits.

SOWK 215. Global Social Work. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to practice and policy aspects of global Social Work. From a strengths perspective, biological, psychological, social and spiritual factor will be considered as they relate to global Social Work. The inquiring, attentive student should emerge from the course with more questions than answers but a determination to keep seeking knowledge on the nature of global Social Work and unique individual and cultural differences. For learning to take place, there must be online class discussion and tolerance for our differences. 3 credits.

SOWK 230. Social Work and Addiction. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to practice and policy aspects of addiction counseling. From a strengths perspective, biological, psychological, social, and spiritual factors will be considered as they relate to addiction. The inquiring, attentive student should emerge from the course with more questions than answers but a determination to keep seeking knowledge in the nature of addiction and unique individual and cultural differences. 3 credits.

SOWK 250. Spirituality and Social Work. This elective course will provide a framework of knowledge, skills and values to students in assisting people from diverse spiritual backgrounds. Students will examine how spirituality plays a role in the micro and macro level of social work and will develop skills to respond competently with individuals, organizations and communities. A variety of instructional methods and media will be used in this course to illustrate the material. Methods and media include lectures, overhead slides and PowerPoint presentations, film and video, small group activities, and role plays. 3 credits.

SOWK 295. Special Topics. Selected topics in Social Work. The topics will vary from semester to semester. Descriptions will be available from academic advisors. May be repeated for credit when topics change. 1-3 credits.

SOWK 300. Social Problems and the Development of Social Policy. The development of social policies in response to social problems is examined with a special emphasis on the impact of social injustices. The history of the relationship between social work practice and social policy development is explored. Students are encouraged to view social policy practice as a viable and bona fide multi system social work practice intervention. Analytic skills, interactional skills, political skills, and value-clarifying skills are primary skill areas that students build on in preparation for policy analysis and development. Prerequisite: SOWK 201. 3 credits. SP.

SOWK 301. Human Behavior and the Social Environment I. Part one of a two-part foundation course, using the general systems approach, the student will develop a multi-level perspective of human behavior in the areas of personality development and self-concept in the context of community and organizational systems, group processes, personal change dynamics, family systems, and life cycles. Concurrent focus is placed on the relevancy of the theory base. Integrated into this course as well is content on human diversity and populations at risk, a strengths perspective, and the values and ethics of social work practice. Prerequisites: SOCL 101. 3 credits.

SOWK 302. Human Behavior and the Social Environment II. The second of a two part course, which continues the application of a multidimensional perspective in an examination of human behavior across the life span and in terms of biological, social and psychological processes. This course primarily emphasizes models and theories

of human behavior in families, groups, organizations, institutions and communities, all from an ecological and systems perspective. Integrated into this course as well is content on human diversity and populations at risk, a strengths perspective, and the values and ethics of social work practice. Prerequisite: SOCL 101. 3 credits. WR.

SOWK 305. Social Work with Older Americans. This course will explore the diverse mandates for social welfare services and for the providers of these services, especially professional social workers. In addition, the course will provide an overview of the aging process and how it impacts the individual, family, and ultimately society. Further, the course will examine the interface between older Americans and social problems, social policies and the rights of older Americans. Prerequisite: SOCL 101. 3 credits.

SOWK 309. Human Sexual Adjustment. Socio-cultural influences on gender identity and sexual behavior will be analyzed and issues regarding sexual expression and sexual dysfunctioning will be explored. Methods of dealing with sexual adjustment difficulties at both the individual and community levels are presented including human service. 3 credits.

SOWK 311-312. Studies Abroad. Primarily intended for transfer of credit earned abroad in courses in social work. 1-18 credits.

SOWK 320. Introduction to Social Work Research. Students will learn and apply the fundamental principles and practices of social science research in the context of the social work profession, social work policy and social work practice. Students will address issues and practices related to the development, production, consumption, and dissemination of research in terms empirically based knowledge and evidence-based interventions, social work ethics and values, and in consideration of human diversity and populations at risk. Prerequisite: MATH 171. 3 credits. WR.

SOWK 325. Human Diversity: Populations-at-Risk. Conceptual frameworks for understanding human diversity with a special emphasis on understanding self will under gird the identification and study of populations-atrisk in society. The dynamics of social injustices and the impact on diverse groups in society are explored. Students will develop competent skills to provide services to diverse clientele at multilevel systems. Prerequisite: SOCL 101. 3 credit hours. SP.

SOWK 330. Methods: Practice I Individuals and Families. A generalist model of practice is presented which emphasizes a problem-solving approach toward assisting clients/consumers of social work services. The primary framework discussed in this course will be theories employing a generalist social work model. Content area required by CSWE is included and focuses on issues of diversity, populations-at-risk, social and economic justice, and social work values and ethics. Along with SOWK 425 and SOWK 430, this course builds theoretical and practice knowledge, skills, and values, which are used to assist individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations in a wide range of social welfare/human services settings. Prerequisites: SOWK 301. Co-or prerequisite: SOWK 302. 4 credits.

SOWK 337. Family and Children’s Services. Major concepts of family and child welfare are presented and trends in relevant policy, services and practice skills related to supportive, supplemental and substitutive programs are analyzed. Prerequisite: SOWK 300 or permission of instructor. 3 credits.

SOWK 362. Social Work with Children. This course is designed to provide undergraduate social work students with the knowledge and beginning skills needed to work with children as a generalist social worker in multiple human service settings. This is a practice course that explores the strengths and needs of children from a systems and risk/resilience perspective, with emphasis on collaboration. A special emphasis is given to populations at-risk and ethical considerations in working with children. 3 credits.

SOWK 390. Directed or Independent Study. Must be approved by the head of the department. May be repeated as 391. 1-18 credits.

SOWK 392. Junior Field Instruction Internship. This is the first of two sequential courses. This course is open only to majors with junior status. Students will spend 14 hours per week in a local community agency under the supervision of an agency based field instructor. The purpose of this course is intended to begin the application of beginning level practice skills in working with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities from a generalist perspective. Reinforces students’ identification with the purposes, values, and ethics of the Social Work profession. Field education is systematically designed, supervised, coordinated, and evaluated based on criteria by which students demonstrate the achievement of program objectives. Semester Course: 6 credits. Prerequisite SOWK 330.

SOWK 412. Leadership and Professional Development in Social Work. This course will provide knowledge, ethics and values and skills involved in organizational leadership in social work practice. The focus will be on the theoretical perspectives, functions and structures, leadership styles, techniques and skills and ethical and valuedriven leadership needed in the field of social work. In addition, this course will provide skills in professional development to prepare for entry level generalist social work practice. Prerequisite SOWK 392. 3 credits.

SOWK 425. Methods: Practice II Social Work Practice with Groups. Students will develop theoretical and practice knowledge and skills regarding group practice in various human service settings and contexts. Students will integrate an eco-systems perspective, knowledge, and skills regarding social work ethics and values, principles of human diversity, social justice, populations at risk, and a strengths perspective. This course will review and apply different theoretical approaches and practice methods to social work with various kinds of small groups, including therapy or counseling groups, socialization and education groups, support and self-help groups, various task groups and social action groups. Emphasis is placed on the role of social work practice with groups in the promotion of well-being and optimal functioning. Prerequisites: SOWK 301, SOWK 302 and SOWK 330. 4 credits.

SOWK 430. Methods: Practice III Communities and Organizations. This course introduces theories and concepts for socially and culturally competent social work practice in communities and organizations. Students examine the roles of communities and organizations within and beyond the context of traditional social work practice with individuals, families, small groups, organizations and large systems. Students will integrate social work’s historical and contemporary emphasis on empowerment, a strengths perspective, human and cultural diversity, populations at risk, and the values and ethics of social work practice. Political action, advocacy, and related collaborative approaches for building and strengthening communities, neighborhoods, and organizations will be stressed. Prerequisite: SOWK 392. 4 credit hours.

SOWK 461. Topical Seminar in Social Work. A series of topical lectures, presentations and discussions concerning areas of current concern to practitioners in a variety of welfare settings. Emphasis is placed on practice related material and the involvement of practitioners from local agencies is encouraged. 1-3 credits.

SOWK 462. Delivering Hospice Care. A skills approach to the provision of hospice care to the terminally ill. Physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs unique to this client population will be presented. 1 credit.

SOWK 490. Directed or Independent Study. Must be approved by the head of the department. May be repeated. 118 credits.

SOWK 492. Senior Field Instruction Internship. This course is open only to majors with senior status. Forty hours per week in a local community agency under the supervision of an agency based field instructor will be a major component to the course. The total hours of senior field instruction (SOWK 492) is 500-600 hours upon placement. SOWK 492 is intended to extrapolate and build from Junior Field Instruction beginning level practice skills with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. The purpose of this course is to reinforce students’ identification with the purpose, values, and ethics of the social work profession. Field education is systematically designed, supervised, coordinated, and evaluated on the basis of criteria by which students demonstrate the achievement of program objectives. SOWK 492 is a semester course of 15 credits. Prerequisite classes include: SOWK 330, 425, and 430 with a 2.30 G.P.A average overall. *Fulfills General Education Goal 14.

SOWK 495. Special Topics. Selected topics in Social Work. The topics will vary from semester to semester. Descriptions will be available from academic advisors. May be repeated for credit when topics change. 1-3 credits. SP.

SOWK 498. Honors Research in Social Work. Students conduct research in social work under the direction of a faculty member and the Senior Honors Research Committee. May be repeated as 499. 3 credits.

COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS PROGRAM

Faculty

Peggy Agee, SLPD, CCC-SLP, Assistant Professor Ann Cralidis, PhD, CCC-SLP, Assistant Professor Caitlin Frank, MS, DLVE-SLP, Coordinator/Clinical Educator Michele Norman, PhD, CCC-SLP, Associate Professor and Undergraduate Program Coordinator Lissa Power-deFur, PhD, CCC-SLP, Professor and Graduate Program Coordinator Wendy Pulliam, MS, CCC-SLP, Clinical Educator and Clinic Director Shannon W. Salley, SLPD, CCC-SLP, Assistant Professor and SLP Online Coordinator

Program Mission Statement

The Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSDS) Program is dedicated to providing a comprehensive education in human communication processes and in the prevention, assessment, and treatment of communication disorders across the lifespan. The program is committed to providing students in the undergraduate program with comprehensive pre-professional academic and observation experiences for entrance into a graduate program in speech language, pathology, audiology, deaf education, or related field.

Undergraduate Program

The Bachelor of Science degree program in Communication Sciences and Disorders (Speech-Language Pathology) is a pre-professional program that provides academic training in the normal process of speech, language, hearing, and their associated pathologies. The coursework provides the foundation for pursuing a master’s degree in speech-language pathology or audiology. The master’s degree is the entry-level degree in the profession of speech-language pathology, while a clinical doctorate in audiology is required for entry into that profession. Successful completion of the Communication Sciences and Disorders program prepares students for graduate education in Speech Language Pathology, Audiology, Deaf Education, Special Education as well as careers in a variety of Human Service fields.

Admission to the Communication Sciences and Disorders Major

All students first entering the College of Education and Human Services (CEHS) who wish to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders must meet the following criteria prior to registration for CSDS courses at and beyond the 314 level:

• Completion of 45 credit hours

• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0

• Demonstration of competency in written and oral English as evidenced by no less than a grade of “B” in English 150 or the equivalent course or courses from a community college or another university.

• An earned grade of no less than “B” in Biology 101 or the equivalent course or courses from a community college or other university.

Students may enroll in a few selected courses required for the CSDS major while they are moving toward satisfying the above requirements. These courses include CSDS 201, CSDS 206, CSDS 207, CSDS 285, CSDS 290, CSDS 307, CSDS 313, and EDUC 245, SPED 305, and SPED 489.

Students transferring from other colleges and universities and entering Longwood University with junior level standing may register for CSDS courses from the 201 through 313 level. Student transfers will need to earn a 3.0 Longwood University GPA prior to registering for CSDS courses at and beyond the 314 level.

COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS MAJOR, BS Degree

A. General Education Core Requirements/38 credits

Goal 12: Recommended choice: PHIL 315/3 credits

B. Additional Degree Requirements/7 credits

MATH 171 Statistical Decision Making/3 credits

Natural Science/4 credits (PHYS 103 is strongly recommended)

C. Major Requirements/56 credits

To satisfy major requirements for graduation, students majoring in Communication Sciences and

Disorders must earn a grade of no less than C in all CSDS courses and an overall GPA of 2.75.

CSDS 201 Introduction to Communication Disorders/3 credits

CSDS 206 Introduction to Sign Language/3 credits

CSDS 207 Intermediate Sign Language/3 credits

EDUC 245 Human Growth and Development/3 credits

CSDS 285 Language Development Across the Life Span/3 credits

CSDS 290 Morphology and Syntax/3 credits

CSDS 307 Phonetics/3 credits

CSDS 313 Anatomy and Physiology of Speech & Hearing Mechanisms/3 credits

CSDS 314 Phonology and Language Disorders/3 credits

CSDS 361 Introduction to Audiology and Hearing Science/3 credits

CSDS 430 Language and Literacy/3 credits

CSDS 450 Speech Science/3 credits

CSDS 455 Neurology in Human Communication/3 credits

CSDS 460 Introduction to Neurogenic Communication Disorders/2 credits

CSDS 489 Introduction to Clinical Practice/2 credits (one credit satisfies General Education Goal 14)

SPED 305 Behavior Management, Part 1/3 credits

SPED 489 Survey of Exceptional Children/3 credits

ENGL 470 Professional Writing Skills/3 credits

HLTH 275 Medical Terminology/2 credits

Choose one of the following: SOWK 325 Human Diversity: Populations-at-Risk/3 credits SOCL 233 Race, Class, and Gender/3 credits PSYC 384 Cross-Cultural Psychology/3 credits HLTH 210 Global Health/3 credits RELI 242 World Religions/3 credits PHIL 360 Philosophy of Religion/3 credits

D. General Electives/19 credits

Recommended Electives:

SOCL 102 Contemporary Social Problems/3 credits

ENGL 382 Grammar: Theory and Practice/3 credits

SOCL 320 Sociology of Education/3 credits. open to juniors and seniors only

PSYC 453 Psychology of Language/3 credits

COMM 101 Public Speaking/3 credits 324

PSYC 371 Infant and Child Development/3 credits PSYC 373 Adolescent and Adult Development/3 credits SPED 411 Assistive Technology and Augmentative Communication in the General Curriculum/3 credits

F. Total credits required for a BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders/120

COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS MINOR Minor Requirements/18 credits

To satisfy minor requirements in Communication Disorders for graduation, students must take these five courses.

CSDS 201 Introduction to Communication Disorders/3 credits CSDS 206 Introduction to Sign Language/3 credits EDUC 245 Human Growth and Development/3 credits CSDS 285 Language Development Across the Life Span/3 credits CSDS 290 Morphology and Syntax/3 credits

Plus students must select one (1) course from the list below:

CSDS 207 Intermediate Sign Language/3 credits CSDS 307 Phonetics/3 credits CSDS 313 Anatomy and Physiology of Speech & Hearing Mechanisms/3 credits

COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS (CSDS)

Writing Intensive course WR Speaking intensive course SP

CSDS 201. Introduction to Communication Disorders. An overview of the field of communication disorders, including the professions of speech-language pathologist and audiologist. 3 credits.

CSDS 206. Introduction to Sign Language. To promote understanding of American Sign Language and pidgin sign systems used with persons who are deaf or hard of hearing and to develop basic communication skills in sign language. 3 credits.

CSDS 207. Intermediate Sign Language. This intermediate level course is intended to improve or advance the communication skills of those students whose core vocabulary of signed languages and knowledge of deafness has already been established. Prerequisite: CSDS 206 or equivalent. 3 credits.

CSDS 285. Language Development Across the Life Span. An introduction to the normal acquisition of language, including the components of language, the physical, social, and cognitive bases for language, theories of language development, and how language evolves from infancy through adulthood to senescence. Cultural influences on language development will also be explored. 3 credits. WR.

CSDS 290. Morphology and Syntax. Learn the terminology related to morphology and syntax and its application to analyzing language samples. 3 credits.

CSDS 295. Special Topics. Selected topics in Communication Disorders The topics will vary from semester to semester. Descriptions will be available from academic advisors. May be repeated for credit when topics change. 1-3 credits.

CSDS 307. Phonetics. The phonetic structure of the English Language, its dialects and derivations; clinical application of the International Phonetic Alphabet. 3 credits.

CSDS 313. Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing Mechanisms. Anatomical structures of the human communication system and the physiology of inter-related movements. Prerequisite: BIOL 101. 3 credits.

CSDS 314. Phonology and Language Disorders. The identification and evaluation of phonological and language disorders in children and adolescents, etiological factors, and basic assessment and management procedures for a culturally and linguistically diverse populations. Prerequisites: CSDS 285 and 307, or permission of instructor. 3 credits.

CSDS 361. Introduction to Audiology and Hearing Science. Physics of sound; physiology of hearing; types and amounts of hearing loss; hearing evaluation: audiometry. Prerequisite: CSDS 313 or consent of instructor. 3 credits.

CSDS 430. Language and Literacy. Overview of the relationship between language and literacy Learning outcomes target the specific skills for professionals in communication disorders including: phonological and phonemic awareness, development of expressive language, and a focus on collaborative practice with classroom teachers. Therapeutic strategies, which integrate listening, thinking, speaking, reading and writing, are targeted for all children. Prerequisites: CSDS 285 and CSDS 290. 3 credits. SP.

CSDS 450. Speech Science. An introduction to speech science theory, instrumentation, and measurement Emphasis on normal speech perception and production. Prerequisites: CSDS 307, 313, and 361. 3 credits.

CSDS 455. Neurology in Human Communications. An overview of neurology as it relates to communication and communication disorders. Prerequisite: CSDS 313. 3 credits.

CSDS 460. Introduction to Neurogenic Communication Disorders. This course is an introduction to the study of theories, principles, and procedures for the evaluation and treatment of neurologically-based communications disorders. Prerequisite: CSDS 455 or approved course equivalent. 2 credits.

CSDS 489. Introduction to Clinical Practice. Class instruction related to clinical methods and practicum experience plus 20 hours field experience with a Speech-Language Pathologist or Audiologist. Prerequisites or corequisites: CSDS 314 or consent of instructor. 2 credits. *Fulfills General Education Goal 14. WR and SP.

CSDS 495. Special Topics. Selected topics in Communication Disorders. The topics will vary from semester to semester. Descriptions will be available from academic advisors. May be repeated for credit when topics change. Prerequisite: CSDS 314. 1-3 credits.